Chef Kevin Burke, former head chef at The Ninth, London, and on the founding team at Allta (since relocated twice and moving to a permanent new home soon) re-imagined the original Allta premises to open his first restaurant, Library Street.
The vibe i ... more...
Brother and sister, Dermot and Hannah Ward, run this lovely little café and garden centre just outside Birr.
Hannah trained with Darina Allen at Ballymaloe Cookery School and that wholesome philosophy is seen in the delightful café, wher ... more...
In a prime location overlooking Dungarvan harbour, The Old Bank is an impressive 19th century building that has been restored by the current owners and smartly re-invented as a restaurant and cocktail bar.
It's now a multi-purpose venue for all-year s ... more...
Chef and entrepreneur Andrew Holmes, aka The Hogfather caterer, has excellent form that includes a five-year stint as head chef at Avoca and a solid reputation for pig-on-a-spit gigs as well as more formal catering (www.andrewholmescatering.ie). Favour ... more...
Caviston's of Sandycove has been a mecca for lovers of good food since 1947 - and this characterful shop now offers one of the city's most extensive choices of speciality food products. Here at their famous Emporium you will find everything that is won ... more...
Although many others have since followed suit, the idea of opening a restaurant in a church was highly original when the late Hans-Peter Matthiae did so in Cashel in 1968. The scale - indeed the whole style of the place - is superb and provides an un ... more...
Attractively situated on Lisburn Square and named after a nearby laneway, this design-led new venture from the Beannchor Group (of The Merchant Hotel Belfast among others) will please business and leisure visitors alike.
Whether arriving in the underg ... more...
Well located on Bangor's main street, this inviting bakery, tea rooms/coffee shop, restaurant and delicatessen offers the weary shopper a choice of tasty fare throughout the day, and is an institution in the town.
Famous for its home baking, work star ... more...
Famous for their irresistible cakes and desserts, the French Quarter Café has been delighting the lucky people of Tipperary Town since 2007 - and, increasingly, attracting visitors too.
It's run by Tipperary native, Annemarie, and her pa ... more...
Having lain unloved for many years, this beautiful property in the attractive mediaeval village of Castlebellingham was finally rescued by the Corscadden family (Cabra Castle, Kingscourt; Ballyseede Castle, Tralee), who re-opened it in 2013, following ... more...